Medical Coordinator (RN)

The Arc's•Meadville, PA

11h

About The Position

The Medical Coordinator provides health care, consultation, and assessment to individuals and employees of The Arc. The role includes providing health-related training to individuals and staff, supporting medical appointments and follow-up care, monitoring health issues and modified diets, and coordinating medical administration training and recertification. The coordinator oversees medication records and compliance, works with residential program pharmacies, serves as the Clinical Reviewer for HRSTs in licensed programs, and orders medical supplies. The position also participates in meetings and committees, assists with agency policies and procedures, and registers clients for Special Olympics.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Ability to apply understanding and problem-solving skills to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems in a constantly changing environment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Flexible schedule.
Ability to communicate professionally, verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
Problem-solving ability, self-motivation, dependability, and ability to work independently.
Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to manage time efficiently and multitask.
Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential information.
Occasional driving is expected.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.).
Five years of clinical nurse experience.
Three years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide health care, consultation, and assessment to individuals and employees of The Arc.
Provide training to individuals and staff on health topics as requested or needed.
Attend quarterly and annual meetings for individuals when requested.
Attend Safety Committee meetings and other committees as assigned by the supervisor.
Attend group home house meetings as needed.
Schedule medical appointments, prepare paperwork, brief staff on appointment objectives, review completed paperwork for regulatory compliance, and schedule tests and follow-ups.
Teach staff how to take blood pressure readings, track weight, test blood sugar, and perform related health monitoring.
Respond to after-hours medical questions.
Attend emergency room appointments if necessary.
Track medical issues, including diet, swallowing, bowel, blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight.
Oversee modified diets, create nutritious menus consistent with restrictions, and conduct informational sessions.
Coordinate and conduct medical administration training and recertification, including training staff on medication, overseeing the online training database, observing staff passing medication, and maintaining records.
Act as the Clinical Reviewer for HRSTs in licensed programs.
Order medical equipment and supplies, including gloves and medicine cups.
Oversee medications and logs, monitor compliance, track medication changes, and administer medication as necessary for the residential program.
Coordinate with the homes’ primary pharmacy on monthly medication exchanges, refill and prior authorization orders, and documentation changes on MARs.
Assist in developing and revising agency policies and procedures as requested.
Register clients online for Special Olympics.
Perform other duties as assigned.